Eurosport the exclusive home of London 2017
Published Tue 25 Jul 2017
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Eurosport will be the exclusive home of the 2017 IAAF World Championships, with the Australian network set to televise all the action from London 2017 when competition commences on 4 August.
Eurosport’s live broadcast starts Saturday 5 August at
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Day |
Date |
Start |
End |
Format |
Day 1 |
5-Aug-17 |
3:30 |
7:15 |
Live |
Day 2 |
5-Aug-17 |
19:00 |
22:45 |
Live |
Day 2 |
6-Aug-17 |
3:45 |
7:00 |
Live |
Day 3 |
6-Aug-17 |
19:00 |
23:00 |
Live |
Day 3 |
7-Aug-17 |
3:35 |
7:10 |
Live |
Day 4 |
8-Aug-17 |
3:00 |
7:00 |
Live |
Day 5 |
9-Aug-17 |
3:45 |
7:10 |
Live |
Day 6 |
10-Aug-17 |
3:30 |
7:10 |
Live |
Day 7 |
11-Aug-17 |
3:00 |
7:10 |
Live |
Day 8 |
11-Aug-17 |
19:00 |
23:00 |
Live |
Day 8 |
12-Aug-17 |
1:45 |
7:10 |
Live |
Day 9 |
12-Aug-17 |
19:00 |
2:35 |
Live |
Day 9 |
13-Aug-17 |
2:35 |
7:10 |
Live |
Day 10 |
13-Aug-17 |
16:45 |
23:15 |
Live |
Day 10 |
14-Aug-17 |
3:30 |
7:00 |
Live |
Best Of |
15-Aug-17 |
2:30 |
3:55 |
Highlights |
Delivering the very best athletics to audiences around the country, Eurosport
Athletics Australia’s Interim Chief Executive Officer, Michael Hall, believes the broadcast is a catalyst for promoting athletics in Australia.
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“This commitment is a great result for athletics in Australia. It ensures that people across the country have the opportunity to witness the outstanding performances of remarkable athletes, building our fan base as we approach the Gold Coast 2018 Commonwealth Games next year.â€
“Athletics at its best is one of the most engaging and entertaining sports in the world and we are confident you’ll be enthralled by the action at the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park.â€
Eurosport has made an extensive commitment to their coverage of athletics on Subscription Television as the Australian broadcaster of the IAAF Diamond League, the World University Games and international marathons from around the globe.
"Eurosport is the home of athletics in Australia and we’re proud to once again be offering unrivalled coverage of the IAAF World Championships,†Jonathan Rudd, Vice President Programming & Production, Discovery Networks Asia Pacific – Australia, New Zealand & Pacific Islands, said.
“As the world’s best track and field athletes descend on London, viewers won’t miss a minute of the action and will be able to closely follow our Aussie team throughout the competition with all events live.â€
The IAAF World Championships are the pinnacle able-bodied athletics event this year, with athletes from across the world to battle it out for the coveted title of world champion.
Team Australia will compete alongside athletes from more than 200 nations at the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, marking a return of competition to the same stadium that welcomed the Olympic Games in 2012.
To view broadcast times for the 2017 IAAF World Championships, please visit the TV Guide for Eurosport Australia by clicking here.